Lack of access to clean water has during the coronavirus crisis been highlighted in developed countries like the United States in ways not previously noticed.
… Coronavirus and access to clean water Emily Folk | 7th August 2020 News Coronavirus Clean WaterWater Clean water Lack of access to clean …
It's imperative that we understand what's in our water and how we can avoid ingesting harmful pollutants.
… Regulating water quality locally Emily Folk | 19th September 2019 News Local Government Tap Water Thought Leaders … imperative that we understand what's in our water and how we can avoid ingesting harmful …
Water covers the majority of the Earth's surface and is essential to the survival of all life on this planet. However, the next crisis that humanity might face is drought, unless we can increase water security, says EMILY FOLK
… Water security essential to sustainability … worldwide Emily Folk | 11th May 2018 Comment Water Filters … Water covers the majority of the Earth's … might face is drought, unless we can increase water security, says EMILY FOLK A plethora of …
Water, food supplies and energy production are all in jeopardy as the Amazon forest is felled for profit. And as Paul Brown writes, the damage is spreading well beyond Amazonia itself ...
… Amazon forest loss risks water security across South America Paul Brown … Forest Rainforest belo-monte-kayapo.png Water, food supplies and energy production are … of their territory. All face threats to their water supply, energy production, food and …
We need to increase our energy resource by 35 percent by 2035 - it's time we start harnessing water.
… energy? Emily Folk | 17th December 2019 News Water Renewable Energy Hydroelectricity … by 2035 - it's time we start harnessing water. Our world changed forever when ancient civilizations discovered that water could be used as a source of power. The …
The Environment Protection Agency in the US faced numerous controversies in 2020, including a recent ruling from the Supreme Court.
… Supreme court upholds US water quality standards Emily Folk | 11th May 2020 News EPA Water Environment peat_bogs.jpg The … (EPA) by broadening the interpretation of waterborne pollutants covered in the Clean …
Food scarcity is an issue that affects people around the world. Developing countries often struggle the most with food scarcity, but sustainable farming techniques could change their food system and lead to economic development and environmental protection. EMILY FOLK investigates
… opens doors to a variety of other benefits. Water Security In addition to food security, … food production also helps promote water security. Sustainable agriculture … various practices that help to conserve water. It uses techniques such as drip …
The repeated burning of England's upland moors - carried out so more grouse can be reared for lucrative shooting parties - is seriously damaging a unique and valuable ecosystem, writes Paul Brown - destroying ages-old peat, reducing its capacity to retain water, and releasing megatonnes of carbon to the atmosphere.
… News UK Forests Natural World Hunting Fire Water heather-burnt-cut.jpg The repeated … peat, reducing its capacity to retain water, and releasing megatonnes of carbon to … is far worse than previously thought. The water run-off from the damaged peat also …
Many companies have felt the pressure over the past few years to go green - but some US corporations have made it their mission to help our planet and are making huge changes to our world.
… imagine not having access to clean drinking water wherever you are, but that all depends … still don't have a reliable source of healthy water, which is a problem IDE Technologies … an engineered process to transform salt water into fresh water, so people can find …
The textile industry has had a reputation for massive waste and water usage for years, but a focus on moving away from fast fashion, the textile industry could become more sustainable.
… has had a reputation for massive waste and water usage for years, but a focus on moving … and toxic dyes in manufacturing. Waste like water and damaged material is also a daily … textile industry requires large quantities of water, about 100 to 200 liters per kilogram of …
Engineers in Norway aim to put their mighty hydroelectric dams to a new purpose, writes Paul Brown - as giant batteries to store up surplus power from wind and sun across Europe, and put it back in the grid when generation falls off or demand is strong.
… it generates can be imported to pump water uphill to keep re-filling the Norwegian … hydropower is not instant. This is because water takes time to flow through the vast … has more kilometres of pipes carrying water to its hydroelectricity plants than it …
President Donald Trump has worked relentlessly to undo environmental and conservation policies from the Obama Administration. Trump will travel to the UK next month, with a mass demonstration planned to meet him. Environmentalists have plenty of reasons to attend. EMILY FOLK provides a run down
… on dumping coal mining waste into waterways stricter. Clean Water Shortly after the repeal of the Stream … requesting that the EPA review the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule. The rule …
Sustainability is increasingly important for implementation in businesses. One of the industries that has been unsustainable since its inception is coffee. However, some major coffee producers have been working to make a more sustainable business model, and the question is: will these efforts be enough to reduce CO2 emissions and decrease waste? EMILY FOLK reports
… found to be feeding toxic algal blooms in the water sources of Europe, China and the U.S. … harvest, farmers soak the coffee cherry in water, breaking down the fruit mucilage . That … nutrients cause oxygen depletion in local water sources , killing organisms like algae. …
How our farmers and food production need to adapt is at the forefront of the climate change discussion.
… lower yields varied between factors such as water shortages and an increase in salinity … methods to produce plants. However, if water shortages are an issue, hydroponic crops … land may not be able to soak in all the water at once, and flooding occurs. Floods can …
Climate change has dramatically affected sea level, and as a result, our shorelines. Creating more living shorelines could decrease the effects of climate change by helping underwater plants to thrive, writes EMILY FOLK.
… the effects of climate change by helping underwater plants to thrive, writes EMILY FOLK. … biggest change is the thousands of miles of waterfront that lines the oceans and seas of our primarily water-covered world. These shorelines are at …
Personal care products contribute some of the largest amounts of waste that end up in landfills.
… long overdue. Degradable packaging Plastic water bottles have earned our ire over the … risk to wildlife and leaches toxins into our water supplies and soil . Think of the many … have learned to scrub with a washcloth and water, which does the trick just as well for …
Developing the potential for renewable energy is essential to benefit both the planet and our health,. One renewable source with untapped potential is geothermal - but a cost-effective way to utilise the energy must still be found, writes EMILY FOLK.
… Geothermal plants access the steam or hot water reservoirs that exist underground and … the power plant. Binary cycle plants use hot water to boil another liquid with a lower … turbine. At a flash steam plant, underground water naturally makes its way to the surface, …
Climate breakdown concerns voters like never before - so was this reflected in the 2020 US presidential election results?
… Trump and Biden have to say on the matter. Water and air pollution have been the focus of … His website lists leading the world in clean water and air access as part of his … the Trump administration has removed clean water protections and supported the …
Biofuels are controversial because they are often produced from food crops or grown on farmland, writes Paul Brown, creating extra pressure on land and forests. But a common algae found in abundance around coastlines and clogging up beaches may be the answer.
… is that algae can absorb nitrogen from the water as effectively as a wastewater treatment plant" , Gröndahl says, An … near the Swedish town of Strömstad, in the waters that separate the country from Denmark. …
Hunger impacts millions of people each year and the number of people facing hunger could see a sharp increase in coming years.
… scientists believe the lake's rapidly warming waters may be partly to blame. Current … in areas struck by landslides and warming waters. Building resilience to climate change … the globe. Floods, droughts and warming waters will have major impacts on food …
The ultimate goal of putting all fossil fuels behind us is an uphill battle and one that we may not be able to reach.
… trouble of its own, including earthquakes and water and air contamination . Maybe fracking … are sounding alarm bells about wastewater production in the oil and gas sector and … can reduce or dangerously deplete local water tables . Some 17 million Americans live …
Scandinavian inventors are hoping that efficient new waves power technologies will for the first time make the sector competitive with other renewable energy sources, writes Paul Brown - opening up a massive new clean energy resource around the world.
… bow. As the waves strike the vessel, the water level in the chambers rises. This … with the help of what is called a fluctuating water column . All we have to do is to let the …
Plastic pollution is a serious issue that hurts our planet and costs the lives of millions of animals on land and at sea every year. It's our responsibility to put an end to the damage plastic is causing on our world, argues EMILY FOLK.
… use every day. Rather than disposable plastic water bottles, buy a reusable one. You could … might mean you have to hold onto that empty water bottle for a bit longer, but in the end, …
We come into contact with dozens of products in our everyday life, so we must consider their environmental impacts and whether they can they harm health.
… for example, will help save you detergent and water. You can also make many cleaning … that a product is made with safer chemicals. WaterSense: Managed by the EPA, this program verifies products as water-efficient. Forest Stewardship Council: A …